Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Arizona: Steps, Cost & Forms

Verified against Superior Court of Arizona and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

A name change to match gender identity in Arizona is filed in the Superior Court of Arizona (Civil) — for the name; MVD/ADHS handle the gender marker, costs about $236–$350 (typical $301, varies by county), and sometimes requires a newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 3–10 weeks. You'll need the forms below and certified copies of the signed order to update your IDs.

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What it costs

Filing fee

$236–$350 (typical $301, varies by county)

Arizona has no separate gender-identity name-change petition — you use the standard adult name-change application, so the county-set filing fee applies (Maricopa about $301). Confirm with your county clerk.

Court

Superior Court of Arizona (Civil) — for the name; MVD/ADHS handle the gender marker

Superior Court in the county where you live

Timeline

3–10 weeks

Step by step

1
File the standard adult name-change application (Maricopa form CVNCA1) with the Superior Court to obtain a certified name-change order — Arizona does not have a distinct gender-identity name-change form.
2
After the order is signed, change your name with the Social Security Administration first using Form SS-5.
3
To update the gender marker on your Arizona driver license or ID, take a certified copy of the name-change order plus a signed statement from a licensed physician (attesting to your commitment to the gender transition) to an MVD office.
4
To amend the gender marker on an Arizona birth certificate, apply to the Arizona Department of Health Services vital records, which currently requires proof of a sex-change operation or a qualifying chromosomal count.

Official forms

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Form	Code	Official link
Application for Change of Name for an Adult with No Minor Children	CVNCA1	Open ↗
Changing Your Gender Marker & Name (Maricopa County guide)	—	Open ↗

Newspaper publication: Sometimes — Same as any adult petition: publication is not required by statute, but the court may order notice. A victim of stalking or harassment may ask to seal the record under A.R.S. 12-601.

Background check: No background check

Good to know in Arizona:

• A court name change and a gender-marker change are separate steps in Arizona: the court handles the name, MVD handles the driver-license/ID gender marker, and the Department of Health Services handles the birth certificate.
• Under A.R.S. 12-601, a person protected by an order of protection or who is a victim of stalking may request that the name-change record be sealed.

Then update your IDs

Once you have the signed order, update Social Security first, then your Arizona license, then your passport and accounts.

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Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Arizona: FAQ

How much does a name change to match gender identity cost in Arizona?

About $236–$350 (typical $301, varies by county), filed in the Superior Court of Arizona (Civil) — for the name; MVD/ADHS handle the gender marker. Arizona has no separate gender-identity name-change petition — you use the standard adult name-change application, so the county-set filing fee applies (Maricopa about $301). Confirm with your county clerk..

Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Arizona?

Sometimes — it depends on your court. Ask the clerk when you file.

Is a gender-identity name change private in Arizona?

Same as any adult petition: publication is not required by statute, but the court may order notice. A victim of stalking or harassment may ask to seal the record under A.R.S. 12-601.

How long does it take in Arizona?

Typically 3–10 weeks from filing to a signed order, then Social Security (7–10 business days), the DMV, and your passport (4–6 weeks).

What do I do after the judge signs my order in Arizona?

Order certified copies, then update Social Security first, the DMV next, then your passport, banks, and employer. Our Who-To-Notify Checklist builds the full ordered list.

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Last verified July 16, 2026Reviewed by the Name Change Atlas Editorial Team against official court and .gov sources.

We're re-confirming some fee details for this state against the county court. Always confirm the exact current fee with your court clerk before you file.